A person's track record for attendance says a lot about their work style and ethic. It speaks to their time management skills, project management skills, how much they value their job, and the responsibility they take for their actions. A team's functionality relies on every team member showing up on time, ready to support each other by performing at their best. If you had attendance issues in the past, explain how you've overcome them. Never blame extenuating circumstances on what you are ultimately responsible for, such as missing a bus that didn't stop at your stop.

"Attendance is important to me, and I have a track record of showing up early to my shifts. I keep my day organized and stick to my routine as much as possible. I almost always get to work early, often with donuts. Just spending that bit of time to strategize my week allows things to feel more sustainable. I'm proactive, I guess. Stress is a pet peeve of mine because so often, it's avoidable and of one's own making. Why be stressed about something you saw coming? That makes no sense to me."